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• Biotechnology company developing next-generation injectable and oral nutrient stimulated hormone, or NuSH, analog peptides to treat obesity, overweight and related conditions filed for Q1 IPO
• Preliminary Phase 2 results in January suggested a durable pharmacodynamic, or PD, effect consistent with the observed half-life.
• ARCH Ventures along with Fidelity are among the existing shareholders as this company enters begins its road to be a publicly traded company

• Walgreens Boots Alliance’s latest earnings reveals a mixed financial and strategic picture for the company, which has been taking significant strides in response to ongoing challenges and strategic realignments.
• On the positive side, the company has initiated a turnaround strategy for its U.S. Retail Pharmacy business as a crucial focus area.
• The company made progress in optimizing its store footprint, with positive early results and better-than-expected script retention rates following store closures.

• Duolingo has made headlines recently with a sharp rise in users flocking to its Mandarin courses.
• This surge coincides with a wave of U.S. users abandoning TikTok amidst uncertainty about its future, following potential bans discussed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
• As TikTok users migrate to RedNote (Xiaohongshu), a Chinese social media app, interest in Mandarin has grown significantly, contributing to a 216% year-over-year increase in Mandarin learners on Duolingo.

• In a major strategic pivot, DuPont de Nemours has announced a streamlined separation strategy that could significantly impact its operational focus and market positioning.
• Initially planning a three-way split of its Water, Electronics, and Materials businesses, the company has revised its approach by deciding to retain the Water business while accelerating the spinoff of the Electronics division.
• This decision underscores DuPont’s intent to simplify its structure and enhance shareholder value in a more agile manner.

• MSC Industrial Supply Co.’s first-quarter fiscal 2025 performance reflects a mixture of both achievements and ongoing challenges in line with its strategic objectives and the current economic climate.
• The company recorded a modest improvement against its sales expectations, with average daily sales surpassing initial guidance despite an overall 2.7% year-over-year decline.
• This decline was narrower than anticipated, driven by growth in the public sector and sustained momentum in their solutions offerings, notably within November, though these gains are not seen as indicative of a long-term trend.

• Plexus Corporation has demonstrated significant progress in its fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results, reflecting both operational strengths and some challenges faced by the company.
• The company’s revenue for the quarter was robust, reaching $1.05 billion, which surpassed the guidance range and was driven by stronger demand across various market sectors.
• The aerospace and defense, as well as the healthcare/life sciences sectors, contributed significantly to this performance.

• RPM International delivered a robust performance in the fiscal year 2025 second quarter even amidst a macroeconomic landscape characterized by no to low growth.
• The company set new records in sales, adjusted EBIT margin, and adjusted EPS.
• This achievement is notable considering a significant $4.4 million earnings headwind due to a customer bankruptcy charge in the Consumer Group sector.

• The Simply Good Foods Company’s first quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call has provided insights into the company’s performance and strategy going forward, reflecting both opportunities and challenges within their portfolio.
• The company reported a 10.6% increase in net sales, boosted primarily by the acquisition of Only What You Need (OWYN).
• Legacy net sales remained flat, impacted by shipment timing issues, although net sales growth in the Quest brand was strong despite some initial stockouts.

• TD SYNNEX Corporation’s fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 earnings highlight a mixed performance with both positive and negative aspects for investors to consider.
• During the fourth quarter, TD SYNNEX experienced a 10% year-over-year revenue increase, with gross billings up by 7%, which surpassed the company’s internal expectations.
• This growth was largely spurred by strength in the Endpoint Solutions, driven by robust demand for PCs, as well as double-digit growth observed across its cloud, cybersecurity, and data and analytics portfolios.

• Veradigm is a healthcare IT and services company with sticky, recurring revenue and organic growth potential
• Currently trading at an inexpensive valuation due to financial issues and a questionable acquisition
• Recent changes in shareholder base and management, as well as announcement of a strategic process, suggest potential sale in near future, unlocking significant upside for investors.

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